The Systems Group

What The Systems Group does

The Systems Group (TSG) is a privately held, family-owned industrial engineering group headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas, that designs, manufactures, and services equipment and contracting solutions almost exclusively for steel mills. The company operates through seven divisions: Systems Spray-Cooled (its core product line of patented atmospheric-pressure water-cooling equipment for Electric Arc Furnaces, protected by 80+ patents and installed in approximately 100 mills across 18-19 countries), Systems Contracting (self-performing process piping and steel erection), Systems Fab & Machine (AISC/CWB-certified custom fabrication), Systems Plant Services (craft labor and total maintenance contracting), Systems Engineering (3D modeling and laser scanning), SMAC (positive-pressure industrial air filtration for steel-mill control rooms, including the SMAC Mini crane-cab variant), and Systems Refractory Solutions (relining, inspections, and shutdown services launched February 2026).

Revenue is generated through a mix of engineered-equipment sales (Spray-Cooled roofs, sidewalls, elbows, and off-gas ductwork) and project-based professional services (construction, fabrication, machining, maintenance, and refractory work). Pricing is quote-based on multi-year contract structures; there are no disclosed price lists. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting steel-mill operators directly, supplemented by two strategic channel partners — SMS group (June 2025 global partnership) and Danieli (European OEM channel) — for international integrated plant solutions. The customer base is concentrated in EAF steel producers, with named logos including Nucor (five facilities), Steel Dynamics, SSAB, Voestalpine, ArcelorMittal, Ovako, Hybar, Big River Steel, EVRAZ, Pacific Steel Group, and Optimus Steel. Marketing channels are industrial-B2B: AISTech trade shows, a brochure library, LinkedIn/Facebook/YouTube presence, and project press releases. The company is currently between ownership generations: leadership transitioned in September 2025 when Kyle Morgan was promoted to President, and May 2025 brought outside capital from David Brogdon (Bad Boy Mowers founder) into the Systems Spray-Cooled unit.

Name

The Systems Group

Legal name

The Systems Group

Website

https://tsg.bz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Systems Group is a family-owned, Arkansas-based industrial engineering group serving steel mills worldwide with patented Spray-Cooled atmospheric-pressure EAF cooling equipment, plus seven divisions covering fabrication, construction, plant maintenance, engineering, air filtration, and refractory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Steel Mill Equipment and Engineering Services

NAICS

Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Steelmaking (Incl. DRI/HBI-Based) (IMAKABAB), Industrial Furnaces, Kilns & Thermal Processing Equipment (IMAHAEAE), Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK)

Keywords

• Steel mill equipment
• Industrial cooling systems
• Steel fabrication services
• Plant maintenance services
• Refractory maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

El Dorado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Spray-Cooled Equipment Sales: Design, manufacture, and supply of Spray-Cooled cooling equipment for Electric Arc Furnaces including roofs, sidewalls, elbows, and off-gas ductwork. Revenue from equipment sales with installation and commissioning services.
2. Contracting and Construction Services: General contracting, process piping, structural steel erection, equipment setting and alignment services for steel mill construction projects.
3. Fabrication and Machining: Custom steel fabrication and machining services through AISC and CWB certified Fab & Machine division. Builds components and equipment for steel industry customers.
4. Plant Maintenance Services: Maintenance and repair services for steel mills including craft labor provision and total maintenance operations contracting.
5. SMAC Air Filtration Systems: Sale and installation of SMAC air filtration equipment for steel mill environments, including the new SMAC Mini for crane cabs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Systems Group designs, manufactures, and installs patented atmospheric-pressure Spray-Cooled™ water-cooling equipment for electric arc furnaces (EAF) used by steel mills, alongside an integrated suite of industrial services including construction contracting, custom fabrication and machining, plant maintenance, 3D engineering and laser scanning, industrial air filtration (SMAC), and refractory maintenance. The company serves steel mills, foundries, and other heavy-industry operators globally through multiple specialized operating divisions.

Product overview

The Systems Group is a diversified industrial company offering a portfolio of engineered products and services specifically for the steel industry. The core products include Spray-Cooled™ (patented atmospheric-pressure water cooling equipment for electric arc furnaces) and SMAC (Self-Maintaining Air Cleaner for dust filtration). These are complemented by four service divisions: Systems Contracting (construction and process piping), Systems Fab & Machine (custom fabrication and machining), Systems Plant Services (plant maintenance), and Systems Engineering (3D modeling and laser scanning). A new addition is Systems Refractory Solutions (specialized refractory maintenance services). The company operates from headquarters in El Dorado, Arkansas, with over 50 years of industry experience serving steel mills domestically and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spray-Cooled: Patented non-pressurized water-cooled equipment technology for electric arc furnaces in steel mills, providing safer alternative to traditional pressurized cooling systems.
• SMAC
• Systems Refractory Solutions

Products and services

• Spray-Cooled™ Patented water cooling equipment for electric arc furnaces (EAF) that operates at atmospheric pressure, providing a safer alternative to traditional pressurized water cooling systems. Used in steel melt shops worldwide for cooling EAF roofs, sidewalls, shells, and fume elbows.
• Systems Contracting Self-performing construction contractor providing process piping, millwright services, and steel erection for new processing facilities. Can serve as general contractor or subcontractor for industrial, municipal, and commercial construction markets.
• Systems Fab & Machine CWB and AISC certified fabrication and machining shop that custom-builds steel components. Capabilities include certified welders, piping, structural steel, exotic metals, tube bending, pressure vessels, CNC milling, CNC drilling, plasma cutting, threading, and keyways.
• Systems Plant Services Plant maintenance services providing craft labor to maintain and repair steel mills. Services include augmenting customer staff or contracting total maintenance operations, serving industries such as steel mills, slag processors, stainless steel mills, cold rolling mills, and pipe & tube mills.
• SMAC (Self-Maintaining Air Cleaner) Industrial air filtration system designed for harsh steel mill environments. Uses positive pressure to force clean air into spaces, protecting transformer vaults and control rooms from dust. Features self-cleaning technology with filter service life of two years or longer.
• Systems Engineering Engineering services including 'smart' 3D modeling, process piping design, structural engineering, and laser scanning. Supports brownfield retrofits and greenfield steel mill process piping needs.
• Systems Refractory Solutions Specialized refractory maintenance services for steel mills including routine inspections, 24/7 emergency repair, maintenance planning, refractory relining, turnkey shutdown projects, and various installation methods (brick, plastics, gunite, shotcrete, castable, ceramic fiber).
• SMAC Mini Compact pulse-cleaned industrial air cleaner specifically designed for crane cabs. Features MERV 15 rated filtration, 700 CFM capacity, integrated controls with motor starter and pulsing system, integrated air compressor for automatic filter cleaning, and Minihelic gauge for filter change indication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates high-pressure water leak risks that cause catastrophic EAF explosions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• SMS groupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Strategic partnership announced June 2025 for global distribution of Spray-Cooled technology. SMS group offers Spray-Cooled EAF roofs, sidewalls, hoods, and ducts as part of integrated plant solutions for new installations and upgrades worldwide. Combines SMS's global engineering and project expertise with TSG's operational experience and patented cooling solutions.
• tripleS GbRminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 September 2019Partner in Industeel Belgium project providing roof alloy chute modifications and RTD monitoring support alongside Systems Spray-Cooled.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SMS group: Global leader in EAF steelmaking EPC and metallurgical plant construction. Direct partner and channel for distributing Spray-Cooled technology worldwide; competes with Danieli and Primetals in integrated EAF projects where TSG's cooling equipment is specified.
• Danieli: Major EAF equipment OEM and EPC contractor specifying Spray-Cooled equipment in international projects (e.g., Voestalpine Donawitz). Competes with SMS group for turnkey steel plant contracts while serving as a channel partner for TSG cooling technology.
• Primetals Technologies: Global metallurgical plant OEM and EPC competitor to SMS and Danieli, supplying EAF and integrated steelmaking equipment. Comparable to TSG in serving the same EAF steel mill end customers with capital equipment solutions.
• Tenova: EAF and steelmaking equipment supplier focused on electric arc furnaces and green steel technologies. Directly comparable to TSG in serving EAF operators with proprietary process equipment and aftermarket services.
• Hatch Ltd: Global engineering and project management firm with deep steel industry practice. Comparable to TSG's Systems Contracting and Systems Engineering divisions in providing process piping, structural engineering, and project execution for greenfield and brownfield steel mill projects.

Emerging players

• HarbisonWalker International: Largest North American refractory products and services provider, serving steel mills and other high-temperature industries. Directly comparable to Systems Refractory Solutions (launched Feb 2026) in refractory installation, relining, and maintenance for steel mill melt shops.
• Resco Products: Refractory manufacturer and service provider serving steel mills with brick, castables, and installation services. Closely comparable to TSG's newly launched Refractory Solutions business unit targeting EAF melt shop refractory maintenance.

Broad incumbents

• Camfil: Global industrial air filtration company where TSG CEO Lee Morgan worked for 17 years. Directly comparable to SMAC (Self-Maintaining Air Cleaner) as a competing provider of industrial dust collection and clean-air solutions for harsh environments.
• Donaldson Company: Global manufacturer of filtration systems including industrial dust collection and air filtration. Comparable to TSG's SMAC division in providing air filtration solutions for steel mills, foundries, and heavy industrial environments.
• Fives Group: Industrial engineering group with significant presence in steel and metals, supplying process equipment including EAFs, reheating furnaces, and combustion systems. Comparable to TSG in serving steel mills with thermal processing equipment and aftermarket services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCB39fYNlkKLHUikW6qw2law
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/The-Systems-Group/307690592638681
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/systems-group?trk=top_nav_home

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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